Pumpkin Goat Cheese Cheesecake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dessert

This Pumpkin Goat Cheese Cheesecake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Country Living shares this Thanksgiving recipe, inspired by the cooking style of New York City chef Tom Valenti. To save time, purchase ready-to-go graham cracker crumbs and make the crust according to the directions on the package.

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. granola (no large nuts or raisins)
3 oz. wafer cookies
1/3 c. dark brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
3/4 tsp. fresh grated nutmeg
6 tbsp. unsalted butter
8 oz. goat cheese
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 package cream cheese
1 1/4 c. pure pumpkin
1 c. sour cream
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss the granola, cookie crumbs, brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon each cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt together in a medium bowl. Stir in the butter and pat the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl and using an electric mixer on low, beat together goat cheese and sugar. Add in cream cheese and beat for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon salt; beat until mixture is very smooth, about 20 more minutes.
Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake on a rack positioned in middle of oven until set, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely set, 4 to 5 hours or up to 3 days. Serve with whipped cream.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Nuts.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Nuts are...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pumpkin Goat Cheese Cheesecake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pumpkin Goat Cheese Cheesecake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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